CVE-2023-36527 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-36527: WordPress Post to CSV by BestWebSoft Plugin <= 1.4.0 is vulnerable to CSV Injection

Vendor Bestwebsoft
Product Post to CSV by BestWebSoft
Weakness CWE-1236
Published November 7, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity High
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File vulnerability in BestWebSoft Post to CSV by BestWebSoft.This issue affects Post to CSV by BestWebSoft: from n/a through 1.4.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Post to CSV by BestWebSoft versions up to 1.4.0 contain a vulnerability that allows an attacker to read or modify limited data on the site through a network-based attack. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page. The impact is limited to low-level information disclosure and minor data modification.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify limited data on the site by tricking a user into clicking a malicious link.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' data could be exposed or altered if they interact with attacker-controlled content while logged in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required, but the victim must click a link or visit a page controlled by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 7, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated